Lemminkäinen and YIT will complete the merger
LEMMINKÄINEN CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE BULLETIN 14.1.2010 AT 11:40 AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEMBERS OF LEMMINKÄINEN'S EXECUTIVE BOARD REDEFINED Group Executive Board A number of changes have been made concerning the responsibilities within Lemminkäinen's Executive Board. The changes will take effect immediately. The purpose of the changes is to streamline the management of central functions and achieve greater efficiency in the implementation of the new strategy. Members
LEMMINKÄINEN CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE BULLETIN 14.1.2010 AT 11:40 AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEMBERS OF LEMMINKÄINEN'S EXECUTIVE BOARD REDEFINED Group Executive Board A number of changes have been made concerning the responsibilities within Lemminkäinen's Executive Board. The changes will take effect immediately. The purpose of the changes is to streamline the management of central functions and achieve greater efficiency in the implementation of the new strategy. Members of Lemminkäinen Corporation's Executive Board: - Timo Kohtamäki, President and CEO - Jukka Terhonen, Executive Vice President, Building Construction - Henrik Eklund, Executive Vice President, Infrastructure Construction - Marcus Karsten, Executive Vice President, Technical Building Services - Erkki Lönnrot, Executive Vice President, Building Products - Tiina Kihlakaski, Executive Vice President, HR and ICT - Tiina Mikander, Executive Vice President, Corporate Business Development - Robert Öhman, CFO The current strategy of Lemminkäinen Corporation was announced on 5 November 2009. In addition to strengthening the company's position in present key business sectors, the strategic priorities are Nordic infrastructure construction, Russian residential construction, renovation construction, and technical building services. An overall strategic focus area is ‘one Lemminkäinen'. The number of Group companies will be reduced and the Group will use a common Lemminkäinen brand. In addition to current duties, Mr Marcus Karsten will assume responsibility for developing and managing customer relationships on a Group-wide basis. Mr Jukka Terhonen will be responsible for residential construction in Russia as well as for developing a Group-wide concept for renovation construction. Mr Erkki Lönnrot will assume responsibility for intensifying regional cooperation while responsibility for developing Nordic infrastructure construction will rest with Mr Henrik Eklund. Mrs Tiina Kihlakaski will be responsible for Human Resources and IT management and related development projects. Ms Tiina Mikander, who previously served as Director of Legal Affairs, has been appointed Executive Vice President of Corporate Business Development, which is a new position in Lemminkäinen's executive board. She will be responsible for developing strategic business planning and management system, as well as addressing corporate responsibility issues. In addition, she will continue to serve as secretary to Lemminkäinen Corporation's Board of Directors. The Corporate Communications and Environmental and Safety functions will report to her. Mr Robert Öhman's areas of responsibility are Finance, Treasury, Mergers and Acquisitions, Investor Relations and Legal Affairs. Additionally, he is responsible for developing procurement on a Group level. Extended Executive Board An Extended Executive Board has also been established. The Extended Executive Board includes 20 executives representing the business sectors and support functions. LEMMINKÄINEN CORPORATION Corporate Communications ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: President & CEO Timo Kohtamäki Lemminkäinen Corporation Tel. +358 2071 53263 DISTRIBUTION: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd Key media www.lemminkainen.com Lemminkäinen Group operates in all areas of the construction sector. The Group's business sectors are building construction, infrastructure construction, technical building services, and building products. Net sales in 2008 were approx. EUR 2.5 billion, of which international operations accounted for over a quarter. The Group employs about 9,000 people. Lemminkäinen Corporation's share is quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. www.lemminkainen.com